Whether or not their preservation occurred through an extraordinary set of natural circumstances or in accordance to some ancient rite, we view mummies in a curious way. They are repugnant and at the same time captivating. We are in awe of them, but perhaps do not envy them. We want to unravel their secrets, but as we search for answers among the bones and artifacts have to ask ourselves who we are and how will we be remembered.

With our remaining sheets of the now extinct SX-70 Polaroid film, Mark Roberts and I captured the flora and architecture of Como Park’s Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. What makes this film so unique to work with is that the film dyes are like wet paint that can be hand manipulated before they harden, resulting in surreal and impressionistic images.

I was born in raised In Duluth, Minnesota. My educational background is in international relations and Italian with a focus on immigration issues. I think living in Europe has probably been the greatest influence on my art as I am drawn to the rich iconography and allegory represented in medieval art and architecture.